People and Society, Social Issues

sangha, dengue fever, cholera, tropical diseases, malaria

Thailand faces a number of social problems. Corruption affects government, business, and even the Buddhist monkhood (known as the sangha), and the press frequently reports scandals. Drugs and drug trafficking are ongoing concerns. In rural areas, many tropical diseases, such as malaria, dengue fever, and cholera, remain a threat. Wide social gapsóbetween rich and poor, city and countrysideócompound these problems.